Dispute Resolution

With over 15 years of experience, our Dispute Resolution department is well-versed in handling complex commercial cases, being also specialized in high-value administrative and fiscal disputes and VAT refunds.

Our litigation team is custom-designed to address our clients specific needs efficiently, and for that purpose we have assembled the right blend of attorneys for each particular case.

We take great pride in the fact that we treat with high attention and evaluate every aspect of the matter we are presented with and assign the right combination of experience and expertise required to win the case and that is reflected in the way we conduct the investigation, the way we assess the details of each case, the way we document the case and collaborate with experts to ensure our success.

Our Services

International Recognition

Legal 500 2024

Tier 3 Restructuring and Insolvency

“The entire team from Pavel, Margarit si Asociatii is excellently well prepared, both from the point of view of the relevant legislation and from the point of view of the ability to know and understand the characteristic aspects of each individual case.”

“The firm is highly appreciated in the field of Restructuring and Insolvency in Romania. The lawyers do an extraordinary job in handling complex cases and are extremely good advisors. The best lawyers in Romania always achieve the best result for their clients and know how to stand out.”

“I deeply admire the lawyers’ knowledge and their ability to come up with solutions. I can confidently say that they are the best when it comes to issues in Restructuring and Insolvency in Romania.”

Source Legal500 2024, Restructuring and insolvency

Tier 4 Real Estate and Construction

Testimonials addressed to Pavel, Mărgărit and Associates Romanian Law Firm as top tier law firms in Romania, underline the remarkable qualities of the team and the excellent level of services offered in Real Estate and Construction in Romania. The team is appreciated for its coordination and for its proactivity and attention to clients. Recommendations to the law firm are constant, highlighting the competence and professionalism of the lawyers in handling complex issues in this field. Thus, Pavel, Mărgărit and Associates are recognized as best law firms in Romania and as the ideal partners for clients seeking high-quality solutions in Real Estate and Construction in Romania.

The international recognition from Legal 500 as one of the best law firms in Romania and top tier law firms in Romania is the guarantee for the team of Romanian lawyers that they will achieve excellence and serve clients at the highest level of legal knowledge.

Source Legal500 2024, Real Estate and Construction

International Financial Law Review IFLR1000 2022

International Financial Law Review IFLR1000 – 2020

In the 2022 IFLR 1000 Edition, for Banking and Finance practice area, client testimonials describe Pavel, Margarit & Associates Romanian Law Firm as follows:

  • “I liked the progressive attitude and spirit, the team has a proactive approach to solving the client’s problems.”
  • “Knowledgeable, attention to detail, proactive, problem-solvers, excellent service.”
  • “We knew that we could rely on Mr. Radu Pavel and his team of specialised lawyers at any time, understanding the needs and challenges of the industry. “

In the Insolvency practice area, the clients testimonials include inter alia:

  • “They deliver a full range of services and helped us identify and manage legal risk.”

For the M&A practice area, the assessment from IFLR 1000 guide includes:

  • “Excellent service, attention to detail, proactive, knowledgeable.”
  • “I can use three words to describe them: dedication, credibility and perseverance.”
  • “Promptness, professionalism, attention to detail and the needs of my company.”

On project development, Infrastructure and Transport domain, the clients testimonials include:

  • “Very well attuned to local issues that we were facing. Very engaged with the team that travelled to Romania and worked many hours daily with that team. Gave sound advice in attempting to move the project forward.”
  • “Fast reaction – good communication.”

Source IFLR 1000 2022


GLOBAL LAW EXPERTS DISPUTE RESOLUTION;

RECOMMENDED ATTORNEY (2017-2019)

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Pavel, Margarit and Associates is the only Romanian law firm recommended by Global Law Experts in UK, London for the Dispute resolution area of practice.

Selected Credentials

  • Assisted and successfully represented a leading operational mining exploration and development company in Romania, in a commercial dispute involving a real estate mortgage enforcement file, valued at EUR 3 MIL.
  • Assisted and represented the shareholder of a leading Romanian retail group of companies owning children products stores and a pharmaceutical chain, in an appeal against the enforcement measures initiated by a bank against the shareholder, acting as guarantor of the loan taken by the group of companies amounting to over EUR 3 MIL.

Press Coverage

Top Legal Expertise in Dispute Resolution

Our Dispute Resolution Department provides legal assistance and representation in Romania to our firm’s clients in both law courts in Romania and international arbitration courts. The latter represent an alternative jurisdiction to law courts in Romania and are particularly vested with the resolution of commercial disputes in Romania. Considering that both situations initially involve action in court in Romania, a litigation lawyer in Romania or a civil lawyer in Romania can provide the necessary guidance to resolve disputes between parties, whether they are civil disputes, tax litigation, employment disputes, real estate litigation or commercial disputes in Romania.

With a focus on strategic and effective solutions, a specialized litigator in Romania from our team can handle cases across a wide range of industries, ensuring that each legal challenge is met with a tailored approach. Our lawsuit lawyers’ services cover all stages of litigation, from the initial evaluation of the case, legal research, and preparation of pleadings, to negotiation, settlement discussions, and representation in trial or appeal.

Our team providing lawyer services in Romania efficiently addresses the specific needs of our clients, and to achieve this goal, The Romanian Law Firm Pavel Margarit and Associates have assembled professional probate lawyer and solicitors in Romania who have the expertise required to resolve disputes in each area of practice in Romania. Thus, our team consists of civil rights attorneys and lawyers in Romania, lawsuit lawyers in Romania, tax lawyers in Romania, labor lawyers in Romania, real estate lawyers in Romania, commercial lawyers in Romania, family lawyer in Romania, lemon law attorney in Romania and defense attorney in Romania.

We are committed to providing our clients with high-quality legal solutions and legal assistance and representation in Romania tailored to their needs and objectives. Our civil rights attorneys and lawyers in Romania approach each case entrusted to us with professionalism and dedication, assigning it the appropriate combination of experience and expertise required for its successful resolution. Furthermore, we strive to deliver legal assistance and representation in Romania that matches the trust placed in us by our clients. Throughout the years, our litigation lawyers in Romania have provided assistance and counsel to individuals and legal entities, locally and internationally, in cases covering all practice areas.

Our team of civil rights attorney and lawyers in Romania, lawsuit lawyers in Romania, tax lawyers in Romania, labor lawyers in Romania, real estate lawyers in Romania, commercial lawyers in Romania, family lawyer in Romania, lemon law attorney in Romania and defense attorney in Romania provide comprehensive legal representation and counsel no matter the complexity of the case..

Our goal is to minimize the risk of litigation for our clients by providing legal assistance and representation in Romania to the highest standards and with professionalism. Our approach to manage litigation in Romania is complex, as our litigation lawyers in Romania dedicate special attention to every detail, collaborate with experts to ensure remarkable outcomes and base claims on thoroughly documented aspects.

Litigation can be a complex and time-consuming process, but with thorough preparation and a proactive strategy, a civil lawyer in Romania from our team can work to minimize risks and achieve the most favorable outcome for our clients.

As probate lawyers and solicitors in Romania, we are dedicated to providing clear, reliable legal guidance and strong representation to help the clients navigate the challenges of litigation.

As litigators in Romania, we are honored by the positive reviews we have received following the favorable resolution of action in court in Romania from those who seek lawyer services in Romania of our litigation lawyers in Romania and we are delighted to know that our expertise in commercial litigation in Romania, civil litigation in Romania, tax litigation in Romania, real estate litigation in Romania or labor disputes in Romania is appreciated.

In this context, a Bucharest lawyer specialized in international arbitration and litigation is always prepared to offer the best solutions for our clients, tailored to their needs and objectives.

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